Session Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-04-15
Political Position
The political focus is currently on the high cost of digital services in Estonia, which sharply contradicts the country's reputation as an "awesome digital nation." The speaker expresses serious concern that Estonia is paying the highest prices for internet services in all of Europe. The criticism is aimed squarely at the government's failure to act on improving this situation by 2035, thereby calling the effectiveness of the state's overall performance into question.
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Topic Expertise
The presenter demonstrates expertise in comparing the prices of internet services across Europe, emphasizing the high cost level in Estonia. The subject is the availability and cost of digital services, pointing to a focus on ICT policy and consumer protection. Comparative, data-driven argumentation is utilized within the European context.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, emphasizing the acuteness of the problem and demanding accountability. Contrastive rhetoric is employed ("small fierce digital nation" versus the most expensive prices), and the tone is anxious yet demanding, seeking a clear answer regarding future progress. The speaker references previous discussions, which lends weight to the question.
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The objection is directed against the actions or inactions of the government or the responsible official concerning the regulation of internet service prices. The criticism is policy-based, demanding specific progress and results in achieving the long-term goal (2035).
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, comparing the price of Estonian internet services with those in other European countries. An international comparison is highlighted to emphasize the unfavorable situation of Estonian consumers.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective emphasizes the need to reduce consumer costs for digital services, noting that the current situation is unfair. Affordability and market regulation are prioritized to avoid the highest prices in Europe, which directly impact Estonia's digital population.
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Social Issues
Data is lacking.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the long-term political objective (the year 2035): achieving a reduction in the cost of internet services. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; instead, progress is demanded on the issues raised in previous discussions, indicating a desire for political intervention.
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